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Waimea Packhouse Opened
A historic development in the Nelson fruit industry was made with the opening of the Nelson Packhouse Co-operative, recently. About 180 people attended the opening by the M.P. for Buller, Mr W. E. Rowling, who said it signalled the beginning of a new era for the 50 growers in the co-operative. Congratulations to the co-operative on its step were given by the president of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers' Federation — Mr P. K. McCliskie, Nelson's M.P. — Mr S. A. Whitehead, the Mayor — Mr R. A. McLennan, and the chairman of the Waimea County Council — Mr J. L. Borlase.
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Sonia Bruning (left) demonstrates packing for lla Fry of Riwaka
Operating a fork lift is Mr W. E. Rowling, Buller's M.P., who opened the packhouse, A crate of apples is discharged
Hard at work, grading, are these ladies
Mr F. Archer, a former president of the district Fruitgrowers' Federation, and Mrs C. K. Mackay, Lower Moutere, enjoy a bite of some apples
The graders have a spell, Nora Schwass, Beverley Bond, Vola Poulter and Beryl Stansbury